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Diabetic foot care · Wound care

Diabetic foot care that keeps small problems small.

With diabetes, a blister, a cracked heel or an ingrown nail can turn serious quickly, often without much pain. Regular foot exams catch problems early. If a wound does develop, Dr. Rottenberg treats it promptly and works with your other doctors to help it heal.

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Board-certified foot surgeon · FACFAS · Mount Sinai faculty · English, French, Hebrew & Spanish

Podiatrist examining a patient’s foot
Prevention firstWounds treated promptly

Information from the practice of Fabienne Rottenberg, DPM, board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics at Mount Sinai. Updated . This page is general information, not a diagnosis.

Book a visit if…

  • You have diabetes and have not had a foot exam this year
  • Numbness, tingling or burning in the feet
  • Thick nails, corns or calluses you cannot safely trim
  • You may qualify for diabetic shoes and inserts

Call the office first if…

  • You have an open sore, blister or wound on the foot
  • Redness, warmth, swelling or drainage anywhere on the foot
  • A toe or part of the foot has changed color
  • Fever along with a foot problem

Why feet need extra care

Diabetes can hide foot problems until they are serious.

Diabetes can reduce feeling in the feet and slow blood flow. That means a shoe rubbing or a small cut may go unnoticed and heal slowly. Regular exams, safe nail and callus care, and the right shoes prevent most serious problems.

  • Check your feet every day, or ask someone to
  • Never walk barefoot, even at home
  • Call the office about any sore that is not healing

Wound care

When a wound does happen.

A foot ulcer needs prompt treatment. Care can include cleaning and removing dead tissue, dressings, taking pressure off the area with special shoes or devices, and treating infection. Dr. Rottenberg coordinates with your primary care doctor, endocrinologist and vascular specialist when blood flow or blood sugar needs attention.

Your options

Diabetic foot services

Preventive care for every patient with diabetes, and prompt treatment when something goes wrong.

Diabetic foot exams

Checks of feeling, circulation, skin and nails, and your personal risk level.

Nail and callus care

Safe trimming and reduction that you should not do at home.

Diabetic shoes and inserts

For patients who qualify, prescription diabetic shoes may be covered by Medicare and some other plans.

Wound care

Cleaning, dressings and pressure relief for foot ulcers.

Neuropathy care

Protecting numb feet and easing nerve pain.

Care coordination

Working with your other doctors on blood flow and blood sugar.

Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg

Who treats you

Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg, DPM, FACFAS

  • Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Diabetic shoe program in the office
  • New wounds treated as a priority: call first
  • Coordinates with your other doctors

Telehealth available: some questions and follow-ups can be handled by video. Ask when you call.

Training, credentials and hospital affiliations

285 West End Ave at 73rd St · Mon–Thu, 9–5

Book your diabetic foot exam.

A yearly exam catches problems early. If you have a wound, call today.

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Questions patients ask

Diabetic Foot & Wound Care: common questions.

Your own answer depends on an in-person exam. Call the office if your question is not here.

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How often should someone with diabetes see a podiatrist?

At least once a year for a foot exam, and more often if you have numbness, poor circulation, a past ulcer or foot deformities. Dr. Rottenberg will set a schedule based on your risk.

Does Medicare cover diabetic shoes?

Medicare Part B covers therapeutic shoes and inserts for people with diabetes who meet certain conditions. The office can check whether you qualify.

Can I get a pedicure if I have diabetes?

Salon pedicures carry a risk of cuts and infection. A medical pedicure in a podiatry office uses sterile instruments and is done with your diabetes in mind.

What should I do if I find a sore on my foot?

Call the office the same day. Keep weight off it and keep it clean and covered. If there is spreading redness, fever or a bad smell, seek urgent care.

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Related reading

Articles on diabetic foot & wound care

Sources

Further reading from medical organizations

This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you think you have an emergency, call 911.

Diabetic Foot & Wound Care · Upper West Side

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